Rancho Dominguez
Magnet Center
Law, Government and Public Services
Welcome to Rancho Dominguez Magnet Center for Law, Government, and Public Services (LGPS) please scroll along for an overview of enrichment programs, internships, course pathways, sports program, clubs, and extracurricular activities our Magnet Center provides in a personalized environment with smaller classes sizes that focus on keeping students involved and engaged.
Welcome
The Rancho Dominguez Magnet Center for Law, Government, and Public Services primary goal is to empower students to compete in the global marketplace and be prepared to advocate for themselves, their families, and their communities, by providing opportunities and internships to explore career pathways within law, government, public service, and civic engagement. We will nurture students’ leadership to communicate and engage their community using the dialogue of restorative justice. Our students will make an impact on returning social and environmental justice to those who have been systematically oppressed, by public speaking and consensus-building throughout the Magnet Center
Vision
School Schedule
On Monday-Fridays, classes begin at 8:30 am
On Tuesdays, classes end at 2:23 pm
The school day ends at 3:23 pm each school day
Monday,Wednesday - Friday
Students may stay on campus after school past dismissal, if they are participating members of a sports team, activity, or in the Boys and Girls Club
6-8: Global Studies Academy
9-12: Magnet Center for Law, Government, and Public Services.
9-12: STEAM academy
6-12: We offer Special Education, IEP, Resource, and 504 support.
Students may stay on campus after school past dismissal, if they are participating members of a sports team, activity, or in the Boys and Girls Club
School Programs
Sports Programs
Magnet Electives
Constitutional Law: What does the constitution really say? Will you take the 5th? Is your liberty really safe under the 1st?
Environmental Science: Learn about our environment is being affected and the different things you can do to make a postitive inpact on it.
Forensic Science: Curious to know “Who Done it?” solve the mystery, was it a homicide or an accident?
*Magnet students have priority to these courses
Rancho Electives
Drama | Speech and Public Speaking | Instruments | Marching Band |
Yearbook | Journalism | Leadership | Creative Writing |
Art | Introduction to Engineering | Art and Design | Principles of Engineering |
Statistics and Probability | Pre-Calculus | College and Career peer counseling | Mexican American Literature |
African American Literature | Ethnic Studies | Studio Art | Music Tech |
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Specialized Magnet Programs
Teen Court-our students participate with LA County Court judges to reach a verdict and a sentencing of real cases involving minors.
Mock Trial-Students compete by re-enacting the victims, plaintiffs, defendants, and witnesses of real cases in front of LA County Court Judges.
Intergenerational program with the city of Carson- our student support silver generations use technology and to be more computer literate.
Los Angeles Maritime Institute- Students go out sea on a sailing boat and learn about sailing and the environmental justice.
Specialized Magnet Partnerships
California Association of Youth Courts- lawyers and judges will mentor our students as they prepare for the Teen Court and Mock Trials.
S.H.A.D.E.S. Program with the Museum of Tolerance and the Los Angeles Superior Court- students work with lawyers and judges to learn about social justice issues that affect our communities.
Young Women's Leadership Conference- a yearly conference dedicated to empowering young female students into different public service career pathways.
City of Carson Civic Center: Our students participate in the Intergenerational Program, which includes doing activities with the Super Seniors to help them with technology or healthy life styles.
Rancho Internships
Marathon Internship- provides students with a full experience of work opportunities, available at an oil refinery, from chemistry to business management.
Expanding Horizons Internship- provides students interested in law and government the opportunity to work at large firms and local governments and many other industries.
Many More- more details are available at our career and college center
Rancho Partnerships
College Campus Guided Tours- the college and career center takes students to USC, UCLA, CSULA, CSUF, more and onsite college recruiters and representatives from out of state universities.
UCLA/LAUSD Collaborative- students are mentored by UCLA interns on how to be successful at UCLA and other prestigious universities.
LA Harbor Community College Onsite Community College Classes- Students may take college classes after school on campus for free (Psychology, Speech, College Survival Skills, and others)
Honors and Advanced Courses
Honors English 6-10
Honors Biology
Honors Chemistry
AP English Language
AP English Literature
AP Economics/ Government
AP US History
AP World History
AP Studio Drawings
*AP Biology
*AP Calculus
*Alternating courses based on student interests.
Clubs and Organizations
Black Student Union (BSU) | Latino Club | Lobo Lunatics (Spirit Club)
| Curious Rollers (Dungeons and Dragons Club) |
VIPS | Bible Believer’s Fellowship | Film Club | Legos Club (Middle School Only) |
Key Club | Medical Club | Debate Club | SRLA (Students Run LA) |
NHS (National Honor Society) | Business Club | Robotics Team | Band |
CSF (Ca. Scholarship Federation) | Filipino Club | SOMM (Society of Moviemakers) | Cheer |
Dance Club | Senior Council | KPOP Club | College Peer Tutors |
College and Career Center
-University Applications- Private, UC, CSU, Community College, and Out of State Colleges and Universities.
Financial Aid: FAFSA, DACA, Questbridge and Scholarships
Peer Counseling
Work Permits
Free Metro Tap Cards
Letters of Recommendations
Rancho Dominguez
is a BSAP School
Rancho
Dominguez Preparatory School
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School is the best hidden secret in the Local District South. Every student enrolled at Rancho Dominguez Prep will receive a Chromebook Laptop and a hallway locker. The school also has a variety of counselors and staff to support the students achieve their potential and be college and career and ready. Please continue scrolling along to get a more detail about our program and information about Rancho Dominguez Preparatory.
High School CIF Athletics
Open to Grades 9 - 12
Students must complete online paperwork
www.atheticclearance.com
in order to participate in Athletics
Students must meet academic requirements to participate:
See Athletic Director Mr. Wong or Assistant Athletic Director Ms. Fukuda for more information.
Coffee with the Principal
2nd Friday of the Month
9:00 am
Parent Center
Upcoming Meetings
Friday, October 14, 2022
Friday, November 18, 2022
December 9, 2022
September Meeting
The Importance of Student Attendance
Grade 6
Field Trip
Getty Museum
September 2022
Marathon Petroleum
Summer 2022
Youth Program
Melandy Davis
Program Culmination
USS Iowa
Summer 2022 Internship Program
Class of 2022 Commencement
June 2022
STEM Virtual Signing Day
LAUSD Board of Education
in Partnership with Boeing
Anadalay Angel
Pursuing Aerospace Engineering at
Cal State Long Beach
May 17, 2022
EXP Scholarship Recipients
Maya Ponce
Pearl Mercado Memorial Scholars
Jana Lyn Madamba
Martin D. Chavez Memorial Scholars
EXP Oceans of Opportunity
Scholarship Celebration
Museum of Latin American Art
May 2022
Lego Club
Middle school students building Positive Climate during Lego Club
Advanced Placement Classes
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School offers the following AP classes:
AP Art
AP English Language, AP English Literature
AP World History, AP US History, AP Government, AP Macroeconomics
AP Artwork by Gabby Mares
AP Artwork by Leilani Boyer
College Signing Day
Board Member 7 Tanya Ortiz Franklin
CSU Dominguez Hills - April 30, 2022
Frosh - Soph Shot Put
Jahzaria Sahaba - 1st Place
Linda Chukwu - 2nd Place
Marine League Track Finals
April 28, 2022 and May 5, 2022
Varsity 800
Luke Chibueze - 2nd Place
Advancing to
CIF City Prelims
Daisy Anyaeto - 00
Luke Chibueze - 800
Melandy Davis - 100, 200
UCLA Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
provides students with college exploration opportunities
Students in Grades 9 - 11 are eligible to participate.
See Ms. Morales in the Lobo Center for more details.
200 Varsity Medley Relay: 3rd Place
Anjali Ponce, Maya Ponce,
Mia Flores, Natalie Olivares
200 Varsity Free Relay: 3rd Place
Natalie Olivares, Mia Flores,
Maya Ponce, Yaretzie Sandoval
400 Varsity Free Relay: 3rd Place
Yaretzie Sandoval, Natalie Olivares,
Neida Lira, Anjali Ponce
200 JV Free Relay: 3rd Place
Samantha Andrade, Amy Campos,
Kristine Del Rosario, Emely Rivera - Calix
Marine League Swim Finals
April 27, 2022
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Robotics Team
2022 Winning Alliance
LAUSD First Tech Challenge Regional Championship
April 2022
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School
Boys and Girls Club
Open to all students in Grades 6 - 12, Monday - Friday, from 3:18 pm - 6:18 pm.
Stop by Room S106 or go to the cafeteria right after school and pick up an application.
All activities are free - there are many things to do such as STEM, Healthy Habits, College Bound, and more.
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School
National Honor Society
Food Drive
Fall 2021
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School
Leadership Blood Drive
Fall 2021
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Cross Country
Individuals advance to
2021
CIF State Cross Country Championships
Fresno, California
November 2021
Rancho Dominguez Preparatory School
Marching Band and Color Guard
Whittier Union
Field Tournament - 2nd Place
Student Health & Human Services Support Staff
Larry The Lobo’s Closet
Larry the Lobo’s closet is a designated safe and confidential space where students and families who are experiencing financial difficulties can access clothing, hygiene products, and other necessities.
Talk to a counselor for more information.
LAUSD
Student & Family Wellness Hotline
LAUSD
Línea
de Información
de Bienestar Familiar y Estudiantil
Mental Health
La Salud Mental
Students Visit the Department of Trades & Industrial Technology at Long Beach City College
Mental Health Art Contest Winners
Sophia Castro
Amber Wardle
Reginald Love
PARENT/GUARDIAN FOCUS CLASS OF 2022
Mental Health Month Kickoff
#endthestigma
BMX SHOW
Celebrating the
150th Day
of the school year!
April 2022
Website
bit.ly/ranchodominguez
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